Places And Travel
7 Best Cities To Retire In Western Australia
These Western Australian cities provide access to nature and community, along with top-class modern health and senior care facilities.
What Happens To A Forest When The Beavers Leave
What Happens To A Forest When The Beavers Leave, and why the loss of these keystone engineers can reshape an entire forest ecosystem over the years.
9 Safest Towns In New Mexico For Senior Living
Explore safe and welcoming New Mexico towns for seniors, with access to healthcare, outdoor recreation, historic attractions, and small-town living.
This Quiet Oregon Town Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
The quiet Oregon town of Klamath Falls relies on the glamour of nature to provide its appeal to travelers, making it a true underrated gem.
How The National Forest System Began
How The National Forest System Began has no single founder. It runs from an 1873 warning about vanishing timber to the Forest Service created in 1905.
11 Stress-Free Towns In The Rockies For A Weekend Retreat
These towns in the Rockies offer everything from the Strawberry Park Hot Springs to the Orchard Valley Farms & Market, making for a relaxing stay.
10 Stress-Free Ozarks Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Plan a stress-free Ozarks weekend in these Arkansas towns with scenic lakes, historic sites, outdoor adventures, and welcoming stays.
8 Great Road Trips to Take in Pennsylvania
Eight Pennsylvania road trips where the slow road beats the fast one, past reservoir ledges, a Kittatinny hawk lookout, and Amish valley farm country.
8 Quirkiest New England Towns To Visit In 2026
New England's quirkiest towns are home to landmarks like Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard and Provincetown's Pilgrim Monument.
8 Most Relaxing Towns In The Adirondack Mountains
Eight of the most relaxing towns in the Adirondack Mountains, from lakefront beaches at Old Forge to the walkable Main Street in Saranac Lake.
US Towns Built Entirely Around a Military Base
US Towns Built Entirely Around a Military Base, including Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Richland, and Sierra Vista, were planned and built entirely for defense.
8 Off-The-Beaten-Path Towns In Connecticut
Explore eight off-the-beaten-path Connecticut towns with haunted landmarks, maritime history, art museums, shoreline parks, and quiet trails.
This California Scenic Byway Is The Road Trip Of A Lifetime
Big Sur's 72-mile Highway 1 offers breathtaking views, challenging construction, and scenic stops reflecting its arduous coastal crossing history.
11 Most Hospitable Towns In Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s most hospitable towns offer walkable downtowns, local museums, historic architecture, Native American culture, and easy access to nature.
10 Great Road Trips to Take in Idaho
Idaho road trips: drive Thousand Springs, the Sawtooth Byway, Craters of the Moon, Coeur d'Alene and Teton Valley through the state's best scenery.
Cities That Are Also Their Own County
From New York to Carson City, a look at the US cities that double as counties, and the independent cities that answer to no county at all.
The Most Picturesque Towns In Maine
Have your camera ready in these picturesque towns across Maine, from Mt Katahdin in Millinocket to Acadia National Park and the boats of Stonington.
The Smallest County In The United States
Kalawao County is America’s smallest county proper by land area; it's 11.99 square miles, holds a vast history, and a future tied to Maui.
The State Parks Worth Visiting In The Dead Of Summer
Peak summer is the best time to visit these 10 state parks, where coastal fog, glaciers, elevation, and the Great Lakes keep the days cool enough to explore.
The National Parks With Tide Pools
The National Parks With Tide Pools include Olympic, Acadia, Channel Islands, Glacier Bay, and Redwood, each best visited during a negative low tide.
Top 10 Most Famous Bridges In The United States
Bridges are remarkable structures in that they can be designed in almost any style to fulfill their requirements while also having certain meaning.
The Quietest State Parks For A Weekday Getaway
The quietest state parks make you work to reach them. Boats, ferries, and gravel roads guard 10 weekday escapes with empty trails and dark skies.
Where People Are Moving To In Croatia In 2026
Croatia's growth is clustering around Zagreb and the Adriatic. See the eight municipalities gaining residents fastest, from Velika Gorica to Zadar.
9 Best Spots Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) during the Great Depression, with many scenic stops along the way.
11 Best Towns In Northern Ireland For A Two-Day Recharge
These eleven towns, spread from the Antrim coast to the Fermanagh lakelands, are the best places in Northern Ireland to slow down and recharge.
10 Of The Oldest Castles In Europe You Can Actually Visit
Few tourist attractions are as impressive to visit as castles. Check out a few of the oldest castles in the world that can still be visited today.
What Lives In The Canopy You Never See From The Ground
Some of the world's tallest trees rise more than 370 feet into the sky, creating an ecosystem above the forest floor that most visitors never notice.
The State Parks That Were Once Private Estates
The State Parks That Were Once Private Estates include Will Rogers's ranch, the Leland Stanford Mansion, and Howard Hughes's Spring Mountain Ranch.
8 Of The Quietest Towns In Australia
These eight towns in Australia offer a fresh and quieter experience, from relaxing in a spa or teeing off in the countryside away from the hustle and bustle.
The State Parks With Natural Hot Springs
The State Parks With Natural Hot Springs sit in Wyoming, California, and Arizona, where geothermal water reaches the surface at soaking temperature all year.
Traversing Michigan’s Pictured Rocks By Land & Water
Traversing Michigan's Pictured Rocks By Land & Water, one traveler runs a marathon on Grand Island, kayaks the sandstone cliffs, and hikes the dunes.
8 Best Places To Call Home In Washington In 2026
Find eight affordable Washington towns east of the Cascades, from Cashmere orchards to Clarkston river adventures and Goldendale stargazing.
The Forests That Glow In The Dark
This mesmerising display is produced by bioluminescent fungi, fireflies or gloworms that undergo a natural chemical process.
6 Old-Timey Mining Towns In Utah
From preserved mines to museums packed with original equipment, here’s where to experience Utah's mining heritage firsthand.
11 Best Small Towns In South Dakota For A Crowd-Free Summer
Find crowd-free summer escapes in South Dakota, from Black Hills trails and prairie towns to Missouri River views and Badlands scenery.
The National Parks With Slot Canyons
The National Parks With Slot Canyons include Zion, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley, where water carved narrow sandstone passages.
8 Towns Perfect for Retirement in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes is home to a number of towns that are great for retirement, particularly for the affordable home listing prices and award-winning hospitals.
This Quiet Virginia Town Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
Damascus, in Virginia, is often considered one of the friendliest towns on the Appalachian Trail. Naturally, it's also a gem for nature lovers.
These 12 Towns In Chesapeake Bay Were Ranked Among US Favorites In 2026
Historic ferries, working harbors, and wildlife refuges make these Maryland and Virginia towns Chesapeake Bay favorites in 2026.
The State Parks Where You Can See Wild Horses
From the East Coast to the Mountain West, to America's southeast, a wide variety of states have parks with equine residents.